Social welfare Charities
Discover 7,374 Social welfare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
East Sussex Vision Support
Health, Social welfareSUPPORTING LOCAL PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED, AND THEIR CARERS, TO RETAIN OR REGAIN INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING INFORMATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND BY PROMOTING SOCIAL INCLUSION, ORDINARILY RESIDENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTY OF EAST SUSSEX AND THE UNITARY AUTHORITY OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE.
Thomas Philipot's Almshouse Charity
Housing, Social welfareProvision of almshouses to poor people of good character within the ancient parishes of Eltham and Chislehurst
Bulmershe School Fund
Charity and VCS support, Education, Social welfareSupports students by organising a variety of enriching activities, with a strong emphasis on educational visits. These provide students with hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom, enhancing their understanding of key subjects through real-world exploration. The charity raises funds to cover transportation including Minibus, extracurricular programs and workshops.
Lewisham Irish Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareThe principal objective of the charity is to promote the benefit of the community, particularly but not exclusively persons of Irish descent within the London Borough of Lewisham. To this end we provide premises, staff and volunteers for the following services:Advice and Advocacy services, Children and youth services , volunteer programme , clubs, classes and social events.
The British-German Association
Education, Social welfareThe charity hopes to achieve creating understanding and forging links between the German and British people. We do 1: Cultural exchange programmes through our BGA Schools projects. 2: Hold social events, lectures, talks to raise sponsorship for the above.
Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation
Religion, Social welfareThe objects of the Congregation are the advancement of religion in accordance with the customs, ceremony andtraditions of Orthodox Judaism. This is achieved by the operation of a synagogue and social events at theCongregation's premises, together with support for other Jewish and non- Jewish charities in accordance with Jewish law.
Benevolent Fund Of The Incorporated Society Of Musicians
Arts, Health, Social welfareSince 2019, the ISM Members Fund has focused on delivering services and resources to help ISM members improve their physical, mental, and financial health. It operates mental health services including counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and offers a physiotherapy service, as well as discounted hearing protection and financial resources.
Hayle Day Care Centre Trust Committee
Beneficiary group, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareA day care centre for the elderly providing day care and transport, hot meals, refreshments, personal care (including bathing facilities, hairdressing and podiatry), social interaction, entertainment and advice.
Norton Folgate Trust
Social welfareThe charity exists for the relief of poor or needy members of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters and their dependants and, subject thereto, for the relief of persons in need associated with the craft and generally.
The Duke Of Cornwall's Charitable Foundation
Social welfareMaking donations to charities appropriate to the Duke of Cornwall
Coventry Independent Advice Service
Charitable activities, Social welfareWe offer free advice, information and support to residents of Coventry and surrounding areas. We hold the Advice Quality Standard for our debt and welfare benefits advice, a nationally recognised quality mark for public advice organisations. We are members of AdviceUK and our debt advice is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our aim is to combat poverty and financial exclusion.
Christian Workers Relief Fund
Beneficiary group, Housing, Religion, Social welfareThe object of the charity is the relief of serving and former evangelists, bible teachers and their current or former dependants including spouses, widows or widowers who are normally resident in the United Kingdom and require such assistance because they are in a condition of need, hardship or distress, or sick, convalescent, disabled or handicapped or elderly.
The Milk And Honey Trust
Charitable activities, Religion, Social welfareThe charity was formed to make grants in support of Christian churches, ministries and organisations and for the relief of poverty.
John James Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfarePromoting advancement of education in the Christian religion amongst children and young peopleAdvancing Christian religion by providing grants to those undertaking training for a specific ministryRelieving poverty, advancing religion, promoting education and doing anything charitable for the benefit of the community
The British Jewish Heritage Society
Religion, Social welfareThe objects ofthe trust are to support Orthodox Jewish Educational Activities and other charitableactivities especially for the benefit of the poor and needy.
The Carpenters' And Dockland Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareTo improve the quality of live of local people through a diverse programme of activities including social, recreational, sporting and educational projects, with a focus on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
Bolton Young Men's Christian Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfareOur main activities :youth and community work, play and children's work, health sports and fitness, Youth Cafe, detached youth work. personal and social development for people who are disadvantaged by poverty, disability, health issues, young offenders, members of minority community groups enabling them to develop and make a positive contribution to the community in which they live.,
Hounslow Community Transport Limited
Environment, Social welfareHounslow Community Transport provides the following services:- A fleet of minibuses with wheelchair access for hire by not-for-profit organisations- Hounslow Furniture Recycling Project which collects donated furniture and houshold appliances that are then sold at low prices to people in need- The Shopmobility service based in the Blenheim Centre in Hounslow
Give A Child A Brighter Future Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe charity relies on donations from various supporters, including institutions to provide relief to people who are suffering from poverty or sickness in the Lebanon.
Sodality Of St.peter Claver
Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfarePromotion of religion and education together with the relief of poverty and sickness in accordance with the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. This is done through receipt of donations and legacies which are distributed in third world countries in order to promote healthcare, culture, education and evangelisation.
Mariapolis Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyThe relief of poverty sickness and old age, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, promotion of interfaith and intercultural dialogue.Organisation of courses and conferences and publication of books and magazines.
Special Needs Enterprises (norfolk) Limited
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo promote the education and relief of young people with learning difficulties. This is achieved through the provision of a programme of life skills training which encompasses numeracy and literacy, IT, arts and crafts and social activities.
Sloswicke's Almshouse Charity
Health, Housing, Social welfareProvision of accommodation for poor persons over the age of 60 years.
Newark Women's Aid
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTo provide refuge accommodation with associated support services, information and advocacy to women and children who are living with or have experienced domestic abuse. Aftercare and resettlement to women who have left the refuge. Outreach support to women and children living in the Newark & Sherwood area. Awareness raising information to Agencies and individuals.
The Talisman Charitable Trust
Social welfareIn general, the trustees have set the main aims of the Charity as assisting individuals of small means and other charitable organisations with the needs of, or in the relief of poverty as defined by the Charitable Commission. Applications for grants from both individuals and organisations are considered. Further information can be found on the Charity's website.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 7,374 registered social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the social welfare charities by income?
Oxfam is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of social welfare charities?
Social welfare charities reported a combined annual income of £5.3bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for social welfare charities?
Across all social welfare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.6%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of social welfare charities?
Social welfare charities have an average annual income of £633k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.